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Ask the Oracle – April 15, 2014

By Julia Bondi

Hello, I was born April 1, 1977. My question is: am I able to love in a profound, deep way. I am afraid that as an Aries with Venus in Aries and nothing in the 8th house that I don’t have the capacity to give love in a profound way. I am now in a Neptune transit opposite my Moon and I am questioning myself about love, profound, deep love. I had only sad relationships in my 20’s, experiencing a lot of suffering. I have now been married for 10 years, a marriage that is calm and rational. Yet, under the current influence of Neptune, I have gone deeply into myself craving to see myself as one capable of deep love. I am afraid I am not capable of this depth of love. Maybe my question is special and childish but I am finding it painful to discover that I am not capable of deep devotion. Thank you. (FI)

Your sincerity and pain are deeply felt; your inquiry into your core is a worthy process during your Neptune transit opposing your natal Moon, which is in your 3rd house inviting you into this deep questioning. It is just right to focus your 3rd house Moon, feelings, into thought and questions yet also to allow Neptune to offer you first this sad, poignant recognition that your loving has not been as profound as you can now desire and imagine. Do know this is the 1st stage of Neptune’s invitation into feeling and awareness that is beyond your past human/personality capacity, to now see and feel what is lacking. The 2nd stage is to grow into your soulful capacity to love not from your human ego but from your soulful trust, compassion and opened heart. It was natural and wise for you to move from sad relationships in your 20’s to a now calm and stable relationship which has, no doubt, been very healing for you. It is this healing and foundation that makes it possible for you to question yourself, to grow. Certainly, it is more of a challenge to open your heart, to love openly and fully, to risk vulnerability when you have the Sun/Mercury/Venus in Aries, the Moon in Virgo, and Pluto opposing your natal Sun/Venus but there is the emotional challenge and gift Neptune is calling you to open to. 2013 was the 1st stage of your transiting Neptune opposing your natal Sun journey which you have courageously pursued through your questioning and self examination, deep reflection. Now, 2014 is the 2nd stage of your Neptune/Moon journey when you can choose to release your Virgo Moon tendency to self-criticism and enter the heart healing/opening to deeper self love which will naturally extend to others. Your natal Mars in Pisces is highly motivated, even designed to urge you to find and follow the desire to love soulfully, deeply and profoundly. It is not necessary to have planets in the 8th house to love deeply though it is hard not to notice when you don’t if you do have planets there. Learning to love is a significant purpose for you in this lifetime as you were born with your natal Venus retrograde. When you were 26 years old, your progressed Venus moved back to direct motion when it began to become possible for you to move from your earlier sad and painful relationships to your current stable relationship. You are currently in the midst of many years of very profound Uranus, Neptune and Pluto transits when your heart and your awareness will grow and grow and grow beyond any possibility you can now imagine. Trust your journey and continue to study your chart for guidance.

Will my finances and love life improve anytime soon? I was born July 20, 1950. I am a strong, courageous, spiritually gifted person who practices living from the inside out, knows how to get in touch with herself, is a facilitator of healing and who constantly works on aligning herself with positive vibrations but till now the answers to my questions still elude me. Can you offer me some insights about what is in store for me or what is necessary for me in order to manifest financial abundance and a successful love filled relationship? Many thanks. (JS)

Clearly, you are living the unique, individualized, consciously chosen life you were born to live which is delineated by your natal Sun conjunct Uranus, your natal Moon square Uranus, your natal Mercury conjunct Pluto, your natal Venus conjunct Uranus, your natal Mars conjunct Neptune and your natal Saturn and Moon in the 12thhouse. Your description of yourself is your natural self, your essence expressed in your daily practice of living. With all 3 of the trans-personal planets aspecting personal planets in your birth chart, your life is truly a life chosen and directed by your soul destiny. Your answers are exactly what is unfolding then, now and in the future. Sure, natal Mercury conjunct Pluto wants to know the answers, to know why and knows they are aligned with knowing but Pluto is determined to teach you to listen and follow what is given not ask for answers. Yet it is helpful to know what is being asked by your current transits and progressions. Scorpio is the sign on your 2ndhouse of income which is ruled by Mars/Pluto suggesting that you can only make your living doing what is most true and right for you which you are currently doing. I use the old ruler for mundane matters which means I would look at your income through your natal/progressed Mars and 2ndhouse. Transiting Saturn is now in your 2nd house which it entered in the fall of 2012 and where it will stay until the fall of 2015. This is a time to build income, conserve money, budget well, examine your values and history regarding money and to cease to worry about money. This year transiting Uranus begins a a 2 year opposition to your natal Mars, a time for new sources of income, new work, and a new confidence about what you know and do– its value, your value. As transiting Uranus is also now opposing your natal Neptune, this is a season when you will be given guidance regarding your work, your finances and will likely find some magical opportunities if you are making time to listen and are willing to follow. Your progressed Mars is ending a long quincunx to Venus which should begin to relieve financial pressure and manifest money more easily. Uranus is beckoning you to a relationship experience unlike any you have ever had – transiting Uranus is in your 7th house of relationships where it will soon begin to oppose its own ruler, Mars. With Aries on the cusp of the 7thhouse and the mundane ruler of your 2ndhouse, the Uranus aspects of this year signal dramatic changes and exciting, new opportunities for you in both of the areas you questioned. It is important to really “go for it” this year before transiting Pluto begins to square your Mars/Neptune next year. As long as you allow these new doors to open this year, Pluto will only deepen and challenge your ability to live at this level not compromise it. Life is going to continue to open for you as your progressed Sun moves out of the 12th house over your Ascendantover the next 4 years bringing you the career promised by your 10thhouse Sun. Use this time to devote your energy and attention to your career as transiting Jupiter and Saturn are directing allowing Uranus to surprise you with love and new opportunities!

Filed under: Ask the Oracle, Home Oracle Full Moon

About Julia Bondi

Julia Bondi began her study of Astrology and Metaphysics in 1973. Julia has been an accomplished counseling astrologer, intuitive, teacher and writer for more
than 30 years. With degrees in clinical psychology and esoteric philosophy Julia brings insight, clarity and caring to her work. As a seeker, intuitive and teacher Julia draws her wisdom and dedication to spirituality from her moon rising on her ascendant, her 12th house stellium in Gemini and her Pisces midheaven. Julia can be contacted by email.

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Astrologers use a variety of house systems, or methods of dividing up the sky into twelve sections. I use the Porphyry house system; another popular house system is Placidus (this is the default on https://astro.com). If the chart I send you looks different from what you are used to seeing, then likely a system other than Porphyry was used. Whole signs, Equal House, Regiomantus, and Campanus are examples of other systems. If you find all of this confusing, do not worry. It is likely not critical to your report.

m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.